So we finally got the tree decorated last night! It looks so pretty! I was able to get my new "modern angel" Tinkerbell on the top of the tree finally! I love looking at the Christmas tree and decorating it. Brings back so many memories throughout the years. Pulling out all the special ornaments and remembering when we got each one, looking at the photo ornaments of the kids growing up through the years, and talking with them about their activities and interests they have had that are reflected in their yearly ornaments. It's hard deciding what ornaments go on and which don't make it this year. I think we need a bigger house so we can have a bigger tree to fit ALL the ornaments! LOL
So here's the breakdown of ornament memories: Too many dog ornaments to count, all of which are Gabi's from her dog obsession years. Now we are working on the kitty collection. There are the sports ornaments from the different activities they have done: 2 Karate bears, a soccer boy, Ballerina Minnie Mouse, Dan's Comp Bicycle store, Fishing bear, Bob the Builder. And the places we have gone: Jamaica, Seattle, Disneyland, Disney World, and of course Great Wolf Lodge for this year. Of course you can't forget my Tinkerbell ornaments and my Snow Baby collection, as well as our other Disney ornaments that make the tree complete.
Yes, the tree is full of memories and the fun we have had throughout the years. The kids look forward to remember the ornaments, looking for their favorites and the memories as much as I do I think. Then they will spend the next few days rearranging everything trying to make sure their favorites have center stage.
I can't imagine having one of those trees they show on all the decorating shows. The "Theme trees". While they are very beautiful to look at they seem so cold and impersonal to me. I like looking at our hodge podge collection and remembering the story behind every single ornament. Remembering the past, honoring the present and looking towards the future.
And no, there will be no tinsel on my tree! None thrown or individually placed either! A paper chain might make it on, if we can find the time to make one!
So, on that note, if anyone knows where I can find some bicycle ornaments please let me know. Still need to get the kids their ornaments for 2008!
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we just got the tree decorated today. it's been up for a week and a half. trying to get the kittens used to it so they'll leave it alone. so far so good, but haven't gone to sleep yet either. I could put all my ornaments on this year either. the tree had to be smaller since the fish tank took the christmas tree spot, so it's closer to the woodstove.
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